Cornwall’s Byker aims for Addison-2 House seat

Cornwall Selectboard Chair Tanya Byker is running for the Addison-2 House seat that will be vacated by Rep. Peter Conlon, D-Cornwall, at the end of this year.

Opinion: Let’s talk about Sen. Heffernan’s remarks

If you’re not sure what’s offensive about it and feel sincerely curious to hear one humble answer, feel free to reach out to me, and we’ll bumble through it together.

Opinion: Heffernan’s excuses are telling

‘My pizza hit at the right time, I guess,’ he said, calling the timing ‘convenient.’”

Opinion: Senator Heffernan’s Bill 116, an anti-choice threat that could return

Vermonters must stay vigilant — and that vigilance must extend to the ballot box.

Opinion: This reader thinks Heffernan had a point

Vermont General Assembly website provides all the information you need to investigate which bills incumbent candidates supported and how they voted.

Opinion: A ninth sign of fascism

We’re sharing widely recognized warning signs scholars and historians use when studying authoritarian systems because democracies don’t disappear overnight.

Opinion: Heffernan showed us who to vote for

Our district deserves better.

Poem: Under Our Golden Dome

For Representative Peter Conlon, retiring

Opinion: Tanya Byker will help us face our challenges

“We are lucky to have people of her caliber called to public service.”

Opinion: Tanya Byker will fight for you

“Tanya has my vote; I hope she can count on yours as well.”

Opinion: Tanya Byker has proven her ability to lead

“Though sorry to lose Peter Conlon, I believe we will be well served with Tanya Byker as our next House Representative.”

Opinion: Trump’s antics have gotten America nowhere

“Trump’s view restricts and narrows the potential benefits, both economic and societal, of treating everyone as equals.”

Senator Welch gives, gets intelligence on food aid

The Vermont Democrat met with Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects (HOPE) staff and volunteers to discuss how food insecurity is affecting the area.

Sen. Welch: Work together locally, because Trump and the GOP aren’t going to help

“For Trump, (diplomacy and consensus) are for suckers.” — Sen. Welch

Health care expenses prompt Rep. Conlon to step down

“After 10 years, it’ll be good to get some new voices in there.” — Rep. Peter Conlon

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